Andreano Law is dedicated to pursuing justice for the victims of truck and semi-trailer accidents in Aurora and Kane County, Illinois.

We understand the anguish and anxiety suffered by a family involved in a truck accident. Therefore, it has become our quest and our passion to help those injured in such collisions to receive the full measure of compensation they so rightfully deserve.

Since 1990 our team of lawyers has developed a unique understanding of truck accident law, leading us to write the Illinois Truck Litigation Manual (2016), considered to be “the book” on the subject.

Our job and passion as Aurora and Kane County semi-truck accident attorneys is to handle the details of dealing with insurance companies, adjusters, personal injury and property damage claims, litigation, and obtaining the legal compensation you rightfully deserve.

You can contact our lawyers at any time for an initial consultation; without any pressure and without charge. Our legal fees are 100% contingent upon you winning financial compensation in your lawsuit. Simply put, we get paid only if, and when, you get paid.

Aurora and Kane County, Illinois semi truck accidents on the rise

Truck traffic has exploded all around the State of Illinois, and too often we have been called on to help families whose loved ones have been killed or injured in truck crashes. And like any other industry, unscrupulous motor carriers, brokers, shippers and drivers avoid safety regulations, with catastrophic results. Understanding industry rules and regulations is critical. There are certain common causes of truck collisions, and like any industrial failure, knowing what to look for is crucial.

Evidence is a perishable commodity. There is a tremendous amount of evidence that may be lost forever if the victim doesn't have a knowledgeable, forceful attorney who can quickly act to preserve it. Larger trucking companies generally use on-board computers and satellite communication systems that generate an enormous amount of data that may be invaluable to the victim's case. The companies that provide those services to truck fleets have record retention policies providing that data on truck operations is transmitted, then purged from the provider's computer system within 14 to 30 days. The data transmitted to the trucking companies is subject to "modification" and it is extraordinarily difficult and expensive to prove that data was altered.

In addition, trucking companies typically have record retention policies to purge such records in no more than the six months that the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations require for preservation of driver logs, or other retention periods for other records.

There is also "black box" data generated by engine control modules (ECM's) on all modern road tractor engines. Such data is extremely important in proving the performance of the truck and its drive. It must be downloaded according to manufacturers' protocols, and if not promptly downloaded may be lost forever.

Without immediately retaining an Illinois lawyer who is prepared to immediately demand that the companies preserve a long list of paper records and electronic data after a wreck, the company may well destroy that information according to internal records management policies that are permissible under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If necessary, one may need to file a suit just to require preservation of evidence prior to filing a personal injury or wrongful death case.

All information contained herein is provided for the purpose of providing basic information only and should not be construed as formal legal advice. The authors disclaim any and all liability resulting from reliance upon such information. You are strongly encouraged to seek professional legal advice before relying upon any of the information contained herein. Legal advice should be sought directly from a properly retained lawyer or attorney.